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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994-01-11 � . �r `�IIY11�1 MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION JANUARY 11, 1994 ***********************************�***************************** I . CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 12 : 15 p.m. Commissioners Present: Current Meetinq Year to Date Present Absent Present Absent Rick Holden X 8 0 Frank Urrutia X 7 1 Chris VanVliet X 7 1 Wayne Connor X 8 0 Richard 0'Donnell X 7 1 Ronald Gregory X 7 1 Staff Present: Phil Drell Steve Smith Jeff Winklepleck Steve Buchanan Donna Bitter II . MINUTES: The minutes of the December 14, 1993 meeting were continued to the meeting of January 25, 1994 . III . It was moved by Commissioner Connor, seconded by Commissioner Urrutia, to approve the following cases by minute motion. Motion carried 5-0. A. Final Drawings : l . CASE NO. : PP 92-7 APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS) ; NOGLE ONUFER ASSOCIATES ARCHITECTS for COACHELLA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT, 2398 San Diego Avenue, San Diego, CA 92110 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of final landscape plans for satellite building LOCATION: 75-525 Hovley Lane ZONE• P Jef f Winklepleck noted that he had reviewed the plans and they were compatible to the preliminary landscape plans, however noted that there was a 110 ' antenna on the final plans that he had not seen before. Mr. Winklepleck noted that he had informed the applicant that he would need to �' � MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION JANUARY 11, 1994 submit a detailed proposal to the commission showing exactly what they wanted to install . Commissioner Connor felt that the final plans were acceptable subject to it meeting the city's parking lot requirements . Commission approved the final landscape plans as submitted, subject to the applicant submitting a detailed proposal for approval of the 110 ' antenna. 2 . CASE NO. : 397 C APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS) : COLONY CABLEVISION, 41-725 Cook Street, Palm Desert, CA 92260 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of installation of additional satellite antenna LOCATION: 41-725 Cook Street ZONE: S. I . The commission continued the request as the applicant was not present. 3 . CASE NO. : 4236 SA APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS) : ROADRUNNER CAR RENTALS, INC. , 74-990 Joni Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92260 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of additional business identification signage LOCATION: 74-990 Joni Drive ZONE: C-1 5teve Smith noted that the request was before the commission at its last meeting; however, the applicant was not present and has asked that he come before the commission today with a revised proposal . The applicant, Mr. Sales, noted that the signage on the Cook Street side of the building would read "U-Haul - Moving Supplies" on a white painted wood sign with red letters . The sign on the south elevation would read "Roadrunner Car/Truck Rentals - Cars - Vans" . 2 , � � MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION JANUARY 11, 1994 Commission approved the revised signage as submitted, subject to removal of all existing signage. 4 . CASE NO. : 4233 SA APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS) : AD-ART SIGNS, INC. for TEXACO, 19603 Figueroa Street, Carson, CA 96745 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of revised business identification signage LOCATION: 74-180 Highway 111 ZONE: C-1 S.P. Jeff Winklepleck presented the revised signage plans noting that it appeared that the applicant had met the requirements from the last meeting, however he was asking to increase the signs on the west elevation from 2 ' to 2-1/2 ' . Commission approved the revised proposal as submitted, subject to removal of existing pole sign. 5 . CASE NO. : CUP 92-1 APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS) : RONALD GREGORY & ASSOCIATE5 for PALM DESERT OASIS SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH, 74-020 Alessandro Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92260 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: 1) Approval of final landscape plans; and 2) Review of Temporary Use Facility for Classrooms LOCATION: North side of Country Club Drive, 800 feet east of Portola Avenue ZONE: O.P. Phil Drell presented plans noting that the temporary trailers would be located in the parking lot until the building was completed. Commission approved the final landscape plans, subject to the temporary buildings being reviewed by staff for final approval . 3 . �r+�' � MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION JANUARY 11, 1994 6 . CASE NO. : 4244 SA APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS) : SIGNS BY MEL for JILLIAN' S, 945 Boardwalk, Suite B, Palm Desert, CA 92260 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of business identification signage LOCATION: 74-155 E1 Paseo ZONE: C-1 S.P. Jeff Winklepleck noted that the applicant would be using the existing E1 Jacal monument sign, re-stucco it, and use 1" thick gater foam letters with a shiny gold face. Commission approved the signage as submitted. 7 . CASE NO. : 4248 SA APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS) : PALMS TO PINES CANVAS for VISIONS AMERICA, Pinyon Pines, Box 69, Mountain Center, CA 92561 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of awning with signage LOCATION: 73-199 E1 Paseo, Suite E ZONE: C-1 S.P. Steve Smith presented drawings of the proposed awning with signage at 8" letters . Awning would project 4 ' out, with no posts and would be 7 ' tall . Commission approved the awning with signage as submitted. 8 . CASE NO. : 4249 SA APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS) ; PALMS TO PINES CANVAS for IMAGO GALLERIES, Pinyon Pines, Box 69 , Mountain Center, CA 92561 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of awning with signage 4 , `�Wrw� �rr' MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION JANUARY 11, 1994 LOCATION: 73-960 E1 Paseo ZONE: C-1 S.P. Steve Smith presented pictures of the proposed dome awnings to project out 5 ' with no post. He noted that the awning is set back to the point where it would be 1 ' in front of the archways . No copy on the sides . Eggshell awning with black copy. Commission approved the awning as submitted. 9 . CASE NO. : 4250 SA APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS) : PALMS TO PINES CANVAS for STORE KEEPER, Pinyon Pines, Box 69, Mountain Center, CA 92561 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of awning LOCATION: 73-395 El Paseo, Suite K ZONE: C-1 S.P. Steve Smith presented drawings of the proposed marquis type awning with 8" copy. Awning would extend out 12-1/2 ' from the face of the building, with 2" brass posts, and 24" back from the curb. Mr. Brooks indicated that this was the only marquis awning on the building. Commission approved the awning as submitted. 10. CASE NO. : 4201-1 SA APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS) : THE MATTRESS STORE, 73-540 Highway 111, Suite No. 7, Palm Desert, Ca 92260 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of revised business identification signage LOCATION: 73-540 Highway 111, Suite No. 7 ZONE: Jeff Winklepleck noted that the commission had approved an awning for this building, however, the applicant now wanted to remove the awning to install the proposed 2 ' 5 , `�wr °�.r+� MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION JANUARY 11, 1994 can sign with black letters on a beige background. The sign would be placed on the wood fascia. Commission approved the signage as submitted. B. Miscellaneous Cases : 1 . CASE NO. : APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS) : HOLGREN INCORPORATED for PLAZA ENTERPRISES, 74-854 Velie Way, Suite No. 6, Palm Desert, CA 92260 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval to install two carport units LOCATION: 74-075 E1 Paseo ZONE: C-1 S.P. The applicant, Chuck McBride, presented photos of the proposed carports for the building on the east side of the post office. Carports would show 6" metal fascia running along all four sides of the perimeter. Commission approved the proposed carport units as submitted. C. Add On Case: 1 . CASE NO. : RV 93-1 APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS) ; TOM MOON, 74-564 Candlewood, Palm Desert, CA 92260 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of installation of redwood fence LOCATION: 74-564 Candlewood ZONE• Jeff Winklepleck presented plans for the proposed 6 ' redwood fence. Fence would be painted to match the color of the house. 6 � `� MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION JANUARY 11, 1994 Commission approved the redwood fence proposal as submitted. IV. CASES: 1 . CASE NO. : 4245 SA APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS) : SILVA CARPETS & INTERIORS, Post Office Box 215, Palm Desert, CA 92261 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of revised business identification signage LOCATION: 73-954 Highway 111 ZONE: C-1 Phil Drell reported that the applicant has changed the name of his business and was now asking to replace his existing sign with the new name. The sign would be a lit can instead of the existing plywood. Mr. Drell noted that the applicant was requesting three menu signs and this was the reason the request was before the commission. The applicant noted that the name of his business has been changed to "Silva Carpets and Interiors . Commissioner Holden suggested that the commission approve the signage based on staff working out the menu items . Commissioner Urrutia felt that the menu copy be smaller than proposed, making the name of the business more prominent. Commissioner Connor felt that because the new name of the business was "5ilva Carpets and Interiors" they should be able to have the remaining two menu signs . Commissioner Holden did not think there was an aesthetic reason for over-riding the ordinance. Action: It was moved by Commissioner Van Vliet, seconded by Commissioner Connor, to approve the revised signage subject to the applicant working out the size of the menu items with staff for final approval . Motion carried 5-0 . 7 `�rrr+° �rr� MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION JANUARY 11, 1994 V. The followinq cases were added to the agenda by a unanimous vote: 1 . CASE NO. : 4239 SA APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS) : PALMS TO PINES CANVAS for THE VILLAGE Z00, Pinyon Pines, Box 69, Mountain Center, CA 92561 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Reconsideration of awning approval LOCATION: 73-405 E1 Paseo ZONE: C-1 The applicant, Ernie Brooks, reviewed letters from tenants occupying E1 Paseo Village asking that the commission reconsider approving this awning, as they felt it would enhance the area. Commissioner Urrutia noted that the commission had discussed a more open frame structure using lights and banners . Mr. Brooks indicated that the owner of the center did not want the suggested open structure. Commissioner Holden asked the size of the awning. Mr. Brooks indicated that it would go back 14 ' , 16 ' high, 9 ' wide, and 2 ' back from the curb. Commissioner Urrutia felt that the proportions were wrong, as it seemed very top heavy. Commissioner Urrutia discussed the possibility of changing the shape to a marquee type dome awning, and taking it further back into the center. Commissioner Connor agreed, and felt the awning would fit in better with the center if it were taken back another 8 feet. Commissioner Urrutia added that the height should be brought down some. Commissioner Holden felt that if the structure led to somewhere, rather than just a sign, than he might find it more acceptable. Commissioner Urrutia indicated that the suggestions offered at the last meeting would accomplish what the owner was looking for. He added that it was a good concept, and felt that it was unfortunate that the owner was not willing to explore other options . 8 '�.w `� MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION JANUARY 11, 1994 Action: It was moved by Commissioner Holden, seconded by Commissioner Connor, to deny the request noting that they felt the awning was considered more of a sign leading nowhere rather than an awning. They also felt that the awning did not fit in with the center' s architecture. Motion carried 5-0 . 2 . CASE NO. : PP 93-3 APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS) : STEVE METSOVAS, Post Office Box 5132, Orange, CA 92667 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Final approval of revised landscape plan LOCATION; 73-850 Highway 111 ZONE: Steve Smith noted that the applicant was before the commission to request approval of the revised landscape plan. Mr. Metsovas outlined the requested changes made noting the additional shading and the location change of the palm trees . Commissioner Connor felt that the revised plan met the reguirements along the frontage road, but not along the building, noting that two additional grouping of trees was still needed. Action: It was moved by Commissioner Urrutia, seconded by Commissioner Holden, to approve the revised landscape plan subject to placement of additional groups of palms at the west end of the building and two 24" box sumac placed midway between the palm groupings along the front of the building. Motion carried 5-0 . 3 . CASE NO. : APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS) : THOMAS J. MOLINARO c/o AIR CONDITIONING COMPANY, INC. for BANK OF AMERICA, 6265 San Fernando Road, Glendale, CA 91201-2214 9 � � MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION JANUARY 11, 1994 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of installation of economizer/duct work over drive-thru area LOCATION: 73-280 E1 Paseo ZONE: C-1 S.P. Steve Smith reported that the building department had issued a mechanical permit to install an economizer. In the installation of this economizer a large duct system had been added. The applicant, Mr. Molinaro, discussed why this system was needed. He proposed to add an architectural feature, painted to match the fascia, to screen the duct work. Commissioner Urrutia felt that enclosing the duct work would not look any different than what was already there, and suggested that the screening should be extended in proportion to the elements of the building. Commissioner Holden discussed how the commission realized the situation the applicant was in; however, they needed to look for a design solution rather than a "band-aid" to the situation. Commission instructed the applicant to get the approval from the Palm Desert Property Owners Association prior to , returning for the city' s approval . Action: It was moved by Commissioner Urrutia, seconded by Commissioner 0'Donnell, to approve the plans to screen the installed duct work subject to extending the screening in proportion to the elements of the building, and painting it dark brown to match the existing trim color. Commission directed staff to review the plan for final approval once it has been approved by the Palm Desert Property Owner' s Association. Motion carried 5-0 . 10 . � ``�.r� MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION JANUARY 11, 1994 VII . ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 1 :45 p.m. . � � .� � _m s�--'��� ' �-, , STE E 5MIT ASSOCIATE PLANNER SS/db 11